Total births
1,758
Unisex name · since 1906
Verle
1,758 babies named Verle in U.S. Social Security records since 1906, with the highest year being 1920. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,758
- total births
- 1906–1978
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Verle sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,758 recorded since 1906.
Social Security Administration records show Verle recorded 1,758 times among boys since 1906, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1906 to 1978.
- 1,758 total births
- 1906–1978 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,758 boys have been named Verle since 1906, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1978.
- 1,758
- total births
- 1906–1978
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Verle was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
64 babies were named Verle in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Verle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Verle's SSA record in two at 1940 and the more recent half accounts for 29% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 71%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1906, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 64, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Verle at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1906
Verle popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1906–1978
- Peak year (1920)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Verle popularity over time - girls
521 total births recorded since 1890 (Verle as girls' name)
Verle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Verle's strongest decade.
506 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Verle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 16
1900s
16 births
- 1910s
1910s
276 births
- 1920s
1920s
506 births
- 1930s
1930s
444 births
- 1940s
1940s
267 births
- 1950s 156
1950s
156 births
- 1960s 79
1960s
79 births
- 1970s 14
1970s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 506 births (29% of all-time use).
How Verle compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Verle's total volume
Verle vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Verle by state
Where Verle concentrates geographically, total births since 1906
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 254 | 14.4% |
| #2 | Kansas | | 120 | 6.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 43 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Nebraska | | 17 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Minnesota | | 15 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | South Dakota | | 5 | 0.3% |
Iowa share of Verle's total US births 14.4%
Even split
254 of 1,758 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verle? ▼
1,758 babies have been named Verle since 1906. It was last recorded in 1978. The peak year was 1920 with 64 births.
When was Verle most popular? ▼
Verle was most popular in the 1920s decade with 506 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Verle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Verle are Iowa (254 births), Kansas (120 births), Illinois (43 births).
Is Verle a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Verle is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,758 births, and as a girl's name it has 521 births.
How long has the name Verle been used? ▼
Verle has been recorded in Social Security data since 1906, spanning 73 years of data through 1978.
What names are similar to Verle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vernon, Vern, Verne, Verlin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Verle's data
- Verle's decade-level peak was the 1920s (506 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Iowa records the most Verles (254 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Verle
Nearby Names Like Verle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verle
Vernon Boy
#1557 146,413 births
Vern Boy
#10938 11,497 births
Verne Boy
5,841 births
Verlin Boy
#12409 3,812 births
Vernell Boy
3,344 births
Compare Verle side by side: Verle vs Vernon Verle vs Vern Verle vs Verne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1906–1978 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Verle: Baby Name Since 1906 - 1,758 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verle. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Verle draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.